CVE-2022-4868: Froxlor/froxlor Froxlor Improper Authorization Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-w6qf-j4qr-f946
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-285
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-4868 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) froxlor improper authorization vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-285: Improper Authorization) affecting Froxlor/froxlor libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves froxlor improper authorization vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.0.0-beta1.

CVE-2022-4868 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-4868
GHSA Identifier GHSA-w6qf-j4qr-f946
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-285: Improper Authorization
Affected Product Froxlor/froxlor
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2022-4868

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Froxlor/froxlor dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

froxlor/froxlor fixed: 2.0.0-beta1 
Upgrade froxlor/froxlor to 2.0.0-beta1
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for froxlor/froxlor

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2022-4868, inspect your project dependencies for Froxlor/froxlor:

inspect dependencies for froxlor/froxlor

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Froxlor/froxlor in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.0.0-beta1), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-285: Improper Authorization, where the product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. In Froxlor/froxlor, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Improper Authorization in GitHub repository froxlor/froxlor prior to 2.0.0-beta1.

CVE-2022-4868 Affected Froxlor/froxlor Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.0.0-beta1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
froxlor/froxlor
 Packagist
≥ 2.0.0-beta0
< 2.0.0-beta1
2.0.0-beta1

References

NVD — CVE-2022-4868 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-4868
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/froxlor/froxlor/commit/0527f22dc942483430f8449e25a096bb8d683a5d
Froxlor/froxlor Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/froxlor/froxlor
huntr.dev/bounties/3a8f36ac-5... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/3a8f36ac-5eda-41e7-a9c4-e0f3d63e6e3b

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-4868?
CVE-2022-4868 is a security vulnerability in Froxlor/froxlor involving Froxlor Improper Authorization vulnerability under CWE-285: Improper Authorization.
Which Froxlor/froxlor versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.0.0-beta1 across affected packages: froxlor/froxlor.
What version fixes CVE-2022-4868?
Upgrading to 2.0.0-beta1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is froxlor/froxlor affected?
Yes, froxlor/froxlor is affected in releases prior to 2.0.0-beta1. Upgrade your dependency to 2.0.0-beta1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-4868?
CVE-2022-4868 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-4868?
CVE-2022-4868 is classified under CWE-285: Improper Authorization (The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2022-4868?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for froxlor/froxlor'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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